子宫内膜异位症疼痛的心理因素及干预措施的研究进展

doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2024.0937

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Abstract: Pain is one of the most common symptoms of endometriosis. Psychological factor contributes to the expe-rience of pain in patients with endometriosis and is one of the most significant reasons for the persistence of pain symptoms. This paper reviewed the research progress on the psychological factors affecting endometriosis pain and their interventions in the light of the psychological theories related to pain, to provide a reference for the management of endometriosis pain.

Key words: Endometriosis, Pain, Pain management, Psychological factors, Psychological interventions

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R711.71

LIU Zhenhua, LIAN Yanan, MI Guolin. Research progress on psychological factors and interventions in endometriosis-associated pain[J].Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences), 2025, 63(10): 43-51.

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